TINSELLY

clinquant, tinseled, tinselly

(adjective) glittering with gold or silver

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

tinselly (comparative more tinselly, superlative most tinselly)

Resembling or adorned with tinsel.

Gaudy, superficial; offering attraction without depth.

Anagrams

• silently

Source: Wiktionary


Tin"sel*ly, a.

Definition: Like tinsel; gaudy; showy, but cheap.

Tin"sel*ly, adv.

Definition: In a showy and cheap manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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